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[jasoncooperpcola]

Originally Posted by smokeonthewater

two words..... cable saw


BTW good work and don't sweat the "broken stringers" That's just the glass skin.... your skin would tear too if your bones rotted away.... rebuild it like it was and it'll be PLENTY strong for as long as the wood lasts.

You think 3/4" stringers will be ok with a bracket and possibly a 225/250hp outboard or twins? Right now I have a 2.5L Merc 200 to go on it, but I am considering some modifications to it that will put it at least at 225. I was thinking twin 100/125s later on.

On the joint where I tore the bulkhead out, the wood was like dirt on both sides. I think if I am going to go thru the trouble of rebuilding it, I would rather do it right and keep all the water out of the wood.

Finally got the fuel tank out! I hooked a bigger strap around the tank lifted the boat again but this time I drove wedges under the tank. Scary at first because I did not know if I was hearing ripping glass or ripping foam. I was really surprised at how the foam itself tore in places rather than releasing from the tank. Have I mentioned I hate the smell of putrid rotted salt water?